Barrington Area Library is soliciting sealed bids for construction of a new covered pavilion and wetland expansion, including concrete foundations and flatwork, masonry, heavy timber, roofing, HVAC, electrical and low-voltage work, excavation, utilities, and related site work. Bids must be delivered in sealed envelopes to the Library Administrative Office and will be opened on October 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.; a pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The project is scheduled to start in March 2027, and each bid must include a bid bond or cashier’s check of at least 10% of the aggregate base bid and alternates.
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City
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Barrington
County
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Cook
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505 N Northwest Hwy
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(847) 382-1300
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60010
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Barrington Public Library District
Barrington Public Library District Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a semi-annual review of Executive Session Minutes and authorized the release of Personnel Committee session minutes. The financial report was reviewed, highlighting adjustments in tax revenue recognition due to timing issues with Cook County. The Executive Director provided updates on delayed tax distributions, successful summer programming, and a collaborative pavilion and pathway project with the Garlands. Additionally, the board discussed planning for an annual secretary's audit, upcoming policy committee meetings, and ongoing sustainability planning.
Barrington Public Library District Special Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board reviewed an updated cost estimate for the Outdoor Pavilion Project, which includes mandated wetland improvements and increased costs for materials and labor across various trade categories. The total project cost was estimated at approximately $2.6 million, and the Board voted to approve proceeding with the project based on this updated figure.
Barrington Public Library District Regular Meeting Minutes
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The Board recognized long-term staff service milestones and reviewed the monthly financial report, which was subsequently approved. The Executive Director provided updates on recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association, summarized successful programming, and highlighted increased participation in the Summer Reading program. Key actions included the approval of Ordinance 2026-1 for the tentative budget and appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year, approval of Ordinance 2026-2 establishing the meeting schedule with an amendment to eliminate the August meeting, and the approval of Resolution 2026-3 regarding non-resident card fees. Additionally, the Board noted an upcoming neighborhood meeting concerning the outdoor pavilion project.
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